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Jackson Schanuel Has Big Night as Monarchs Come from Behind to beat Derby

Wednesday, June 10

Jackson Schanuel belted two home runs Tuesday, had four hits and drove in eight runs, and the Hutchinson Monarchs shook off a slow start at the plate in beating the Derby Twins 17-4 in Derby. The Monarchs trailed 4-0 after two innings and 4-1 after... Read More.

Athlete of the Week: Rylee Meyer, Andale Girls Track and Field

Wednesday, June 10

Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Andale High School senior Rylee Meyer as this week's Athlete of the Week, presented by Hutchinson Community College. The week - Meyer had an epic performance at the Class 4A state meet on May 29-30 at Wichita State,... Read More.

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic Trio Leads Black Team at KABC All-State Game

Tuesday, June 9

Hutchinson Trinity Catholic High School graduates Drew Dechant, Kaid McElgunn and Sam Vogel are members of the Black Team for the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-State Game June 17 (Wednesday) at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium. First pitch is at noon. Dechant is listed as... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio to Sponsor Hutchinson Monarchs Game on Cancer Awareness Night

Tuesday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is honored to once again be a sponsor for the Hutchinson Monarchs baseball game on Cancer Awareness Night, Saturday, June 20, at Hobart-Detter Stadium in Carey Park. This year marks the 17th year for the Cancer Awareness Night event... Read More.

Monarchs End Two-Game Skid with Big Win Over Derby

Monday, June 8

The Hutchinson Monarchs snapped a two-game skid on Sunday, routing the Derby Twins 12-1 at Hobart-Detter Field. The game ended after the top of the seventh inning due to the 10-run mercy rule. All five of the Monarchs' wins this season have been by mercy... Read More.

Flag Football Postseason Format, Basketball Rule Changes Highlight Upcoming KSHSAA Executive Board Meeting

Monday, June 8

Flag football will be on the agenda for the Kansas State High School Activities Association Executive Board agenda when the board meets Wednesday and Thursday at the KSHSAA office in Topeka, 601 SW Commerce Place. The June meeting is used to finalize 2026-27 activity manuals,... Read More.

Shaun Craft named new Little River AD

Monday, June 8

Little River High School’s new athletic director is Shaun Craft, formerly of Marion High School. Craft announced that he accepted the Little River AD post last Friday. Craft replaces former Little River athletic director/head boys basketball coach Erik Base, who accepted the head boys basketball coach... Read More.

28 Kansas High Schools Will Field Girls Flag Football Teams this Fall

Monday, June 8

For the 2026-27 school year, 28 Kansas high schools are officially fielding girls flag football teams. Following a successful multi-year pilot program, the Kansas State High School Activities Association officially sanctioned the sport 61-1 in a vote on April 23. The agenda for the KSHSAA Executive... Read More.

Witt Exits with Sore Knee, but Royals Optimistic it Isn’t Serious

Monday, June 8

MINNEAPOLIS – An achy knee that kept progressing throughout Sunday’s game was ultimately enough for Bobby Witt Jr. to have to exit in the seventh inning of the Royals’ eventual 6-5 win over the Twins, but he and the Royals are optimistic... Read More.

Record-Setting Baseball Season Ends in Lawrence Super Regional

Monday, June 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas Baseball's historic 2026 season came to an end after a 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional. Kansas finished the year by tying the school record with 45 wins and hosting the first ever Lawrence Regional and Lawrence Super... Read More.

Report: Chiefs Reuniting with CB L’Jarius Sneed on One-year Deal Worth Up to $5 million

Monday, June 8

Kansas City is playing host to a reunion in June. The Chiefs are signing veteran cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday. Sneed reuniting with the team comes on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, ESPN's... Read More.

Team Kansas 1-1 at Colorado/Kansas 6-Man All-State Summer Kickoff Classic

Sunday, June 7

Kansas Six-Man football standouts took on Colorado North and Colorado South in the Colorado/Kansas 6-Man All-State Summer Kickoff Classic Saturday at Rex Field on the campus of Adams State University in Alamosa, Colo. Colorado South defeated Team Kansas 16-6 after leading at halftime 8-0. Team Kansas... Read More.